The City of Ste. Genevieve is proud to announce that Vern Bauman was presented with the Mayoral Merit Award in recognition of his more than five decades of exceptional service to our community. Vern’s leadership, generosity, and tireless dedication to flood protection, historic preservation, economic growth, and civic life have helped ensure that Ste. Genevieve continues to stand and thrive today. Read the full proclamation here.